Greyhen (Noun)
Meaning
Female black grouse.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The female black grouse is also referred to as a greyhen.
- A greyhen and her chicks are seen foraging for insects and berries on the forest floor.
- During mating season, the male black grouose tries to impress the greyhen by displaying his striking courtship displays.
- A female greyhen often takes the role of incubating the eggs while the male does not take part in parental duties.
- Conservation efforts have seen the greyhen population steadily increasing over the years in some regions.